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Recipe Tags: Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Low Protein Healthy Jams And Preserves Condiments Etc Fruit Kid Friendly Low Fat Dietary Gifts Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Healthy 2 Low In Something Berries Blueberries Raspberries Strawberries 4 Hours Or Less

Four Berry Jam

This is one of my favorite jams, especially since i can make it any time of the year using frozen fruit. It's really delicious! The mixture of fruits tastes so summery! i've been making it for years; i think i got it from taste of home magazine, but i can't remember now for sure. Prep time includes estimated time to cook jam and ladle into jars, cook time is time to sit and seal.

Steps

Prepare your jars in advance--sterilize them and keep the jars , lids , and rings warm while preparing the jam.
Have all tools ready and handy.
Crush berries in a large , non-reactive saucepot.
Stir in pectin until dissolved.
Bring to a full , rolling boil over high heat , stirring constantly to avoid scorching.
Stir in sugar.
Return to a full , rolling boil and boil for exactly 1 minute.
Remove from heat and quickly skim off any foam.
You must move quickly at this point to prevent the jam from cooling off too much.
Quickly ladle hot jam into hot , sterilized jars , leaving 1 / 4 inch headspace.
Wipe rims with a clean , warm , damp cloth to ensure a good seal.
Place lids on jars and screw rings on snugly but not too tight.
Flip jars upside down.
Let stand upside down for 5 minutes , then turn right-side up again.
Let sit for one hour.
After one hour , check seals.
If any lids are still popped up , then refrigerate and use immediately , or process in a hot water bath f.

Ingredients

fresh blackberries, fresh blueberries, fresh strawberries, fresh raspberries, pectin, sugar